| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Dresden StaatskapellePresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall October 23, 2010 At 461 years and counting, the Dresden Staatskapelle is one of the oldest—and most celebrated—orchestras in the world. Accordingly, it is steeped in a tradition shaped by the many illustrious conductors and composers who have graced its podium, a list that includes Vivaldi, Bach, Schumann, Wagner, Strauss, and Weill.
Program:
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7
Featuring:
Daniel Harding,... | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 10/23/10 | Davis |
| Screening: Passing Strange | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 10/25/10 | Davis |
Stew & the Negro Problem with Heidi RodewaldPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Vanderhoef Studio Theatre October 26-October 27, 2010 Singer-songwriter Stew's career took an unexpected turn in 2006. After a successful career fronting his two critically acclaimed bands, Stew and the Negro Problem, with collaborator Heidi Rodewald, he transformed his life story into the musical Passing Strange. The show, which debuted at the Berkeley Rep, won a Tony Award for "Best Book of a Musical," and two Obies. A four-time Tony nominee, Stew returns to his rock and roll roots for this double shot of shows. | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 10/26/10-
10/27/10 | Davis |
Jonah Lehrer: How We Decide: The New Science of Decision MakingPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall October 27, 2010 Author of Proust Was a Neuroscientist and the instant bestseller How We Decide, Jonah Lehrer talks about how we make decisions—and how we can make better decisions. Called “something of a popular science prodigy” by The New York Times, he is currently a Contributing Editor at Wired and has written for The New Yorker, SEED, and The Washington Post. In this talk, Lehrer shows how leaders in various fields are taking advantage... | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 10/27/10 | Davis |
Madness and Music FestivalPresented by UC Davis Department of Music at UC Davis Mondavi Center October 27-October 30, 2010 The composition faculty here at UC Davis has been working very hard to plan the Madness and Music Festival this fall. This Festival will explore the link between musical composition and the composer, drawing on contemporary works to reflect current views regarding madness, exploring how music operates as a haven, a refuge, an escape, a statement of joy, or a means for survival. It also celebrates the 200th birthday of Robert Schumann, one of many composers who battled "madness."... | UC Davis Department of Music | 10/27/10-
10/30/10 | Davis |
Paul Taylor Dance CompanyPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall November 13, 2010 One of the earliest touring companies of modern American dance, the Taylor Company has performed in more than 520 cities in 62 countries, representing the United States at arts festivals in more than 40 countries and touring extensively under the aegis of the U.S. Department of State. Taylor, who recently turned 80, is considered to be one of the greatest living choreographers, one whose work combines “the subtlety of ballet with the spontaneity of everyday gesture” (PBS). | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 11/13/10 | Davis |
Blues FestivalPresented by City of Davis Veterans Memorial Theatre (Community Services Dept.) November 14, 2010 We’ve got the blues! Come out enjoy local blues artist’s including the Blue Blazes, Riff Nimble & the Neighbors, Bill Scholer Blues Band and the Hucklebucks. | City of Davis Veterans Memorial Theatre (Community Services Dept.) | 11/14/10 | |
Christopher O'Riley: Out of My HandsPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Vanderhoef Studio Theatre November 13-November 14, 2010 Reimagining works by Radiohead, Elliott Smith, and Nick Drake, Christopher O’Riley has garnered critical accolades and international acclaim, including the only four-star review ever given by Rolling Stone to a classical pianist. His latest project, Out Of My Hands, includes music of R.E.M., Portishead, Cocteau Twins, Pink Floyd, Nirvana, the Bad Plus, the Smiths, and Tears For Fears as well as material from Radiohead and a newly-released song by Elliott Smith. | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 11/13/10-
11/14/10 | Davis |
Ornette ColemanPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall November 20, 2010 For more than five decades, saxophonist and composer Ornette Coleman has played a seminal role in American music. The inventor of what has been called “free jazz,” Coleman belongs to that rare breed of artists and thinkers whose influence extends far beyond the realm of their chosen medium. His most recent recording, Sound Grammar, won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for music, the first time a recording has won the prize and a first for purely improvised music. | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 11/20/10 | Davis |
Venice Baroque Orchestra: The Seasons ProjectPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall November 30, 2010 Founded in 1997, the Venice Baroque Orchestra is one of Europe’s finest ensembles devoted to period instrument performance. In this world premiere tour, they join with violinist Robert McDuffie to present two distinct visions of Vivaldi’s master work: first a performance of the original Four Seasons, followed by the McDuffie-commissioned Philip Glass composition, The American Four Seasons.
Program:
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 11/30/10 | Davis |
UC Davis Symphony Orchestra: Chamber Orchestra WorksPresented by UC Davis Department of Music at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall December 2, 2010 UC Davis Symphony Orchestra performing chamber orchestra works.
Christian Baldini, music director and conductor.
• Elgar: "Sospiri", op. 70
• Mahler: "Adagietto" from Symphony No. 5
• Schubert: Symphony No. 3 in D Major | UC Davis Department of Music | 12/02/10 | Davis |
| Screening: Heima | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 12/06/10 | Davis |
Kronos QuartetPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall December 9, 2010 Music by Sigur Ros, Bryce Dessner of The National, Clint Mansell (Requiem for a Dream), Cafe Tacuba, and more!
PROGRAM:
-Bryce Dessner / Aheym (Homeward) *
-Sigur Rós (arr. Stephen Prutsman) / Flugufrelsarinn (The Fly Freer) +
-Clint Mansell (arr. Kronos Quartet) / Death Is the Road to Awe from The Fountain +
-Missy Mazzoli / Harp and Altar *
-Thierry Pécou / NEW WORK * U.S. premiere
INTERMISSION | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 12/09/10 | Davis |
Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, Author of Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the CafeteriaPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall December 10, 2010 An expert on the development of racial identity, Dr. Beverly Tatum speaks on the provocative subject of her acclaimed 1998 book Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? The educator and clinical psychologist is currently the ninth president of Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia.
The 2010 UC Davis Campus Community Book Project is a Campus Engagement event, which is also proudly presented under the campus Principles of Community. | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 12/10/10 | Davis |
Home for the HolidaysPresented by Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra at UC Davis Mondavi Center December 11-December 12, 2010 The Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra present "Home for the Holidays". Enjoy radiant music for the Christmas season with candlelit processions, audience singalongs, new and familiar holiday songs, and good cheer. Plan to get your tickets early for these community standing room only performances. | Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra | 12/11/10-
12/12/10 | Davis |
HardwaterJanuary 21, 2011 Hardwater is a band based in Davis, performing original songs and covers, bringing unique musical impulses to a diverse mix of tunes, combining originals with covers of The Beatles, The Grateful Dead, and more. Having performed over 90 shows, band members John Swann, Bob Lindley, Johnny Flores, Eve West Bessier, and Rob Gonzales, will surely bring entertainment with their astounding assortment of music. The sound is a mélange of rock, blues, folk and roots, reflecting the eclectic... | | 01/21/11 | |
Itzhak PerlmanPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall January 22, 2011 Violinist Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. In January 2009, Perlman was honored to take part in the inauguration of President Barack Obama, premiering a piece written for the occasion by John Williams and performing with clarinetist Anthony McGill, pianist Gabriela Montero, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. President Reagan granted him a “Medal of Liberty” in 1986, and President Clinton awarded him the “National Medal of Arts” in... | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 01/22/11 | Davis |
Daniel Handler: Why Does Lemony Snicket Keep Following Me?Presented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall January 26, 2011 Daniel Handler is the author of the literary novels The Basic Eight, Watch Your Mouth, and, most recently, Adverbs. Under the name Lemony Snicket he has also written a sequence of works for children, known collectively as A Series of Unfortunate Events, which have sold more than 60 million copies and were the basis of a feature film. Handler explains how his pseudonym stole his ideas, blocked his spotlight, seduced his wife, bought him a house, and ruined forever... | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 01/26/11 | Davis |
Simone Dinnerstein and Tift Merrit: NightPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Vanderhoef Studio Theatre January 29-January 30, 2011 Though Simone Dinnerstein—classical pianist—and Tift Merritt—a singer songwriter who learned to play by ear from her father—could not come from more different musical backgrounds, the two immediately realized that their passion for music and performance were kindred, if not the same. Night is the story of a pianist and a folk singer who became friends through searching out common musical ground, including songs from George Harrison to Frederic Chopin, plus... | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 01/29/11-
01/30/11 | Davis |
Mark Morris Dance GroupPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall February 2, 2011 Visitation
Beethoven: Sonata No. 4 for Cello and Piano in C Major, Op. 102, No. 1
Empire Garden
Ives: Trio for Violin, Cello, and Piano, S. 86
Grand Duo
Harrison: Grand Duo for Violin & Piano
The Washington Post has pronounced Seattle native Mark Morris as America’s “Mozart of modern dance.” Animating his profound and sophisticated love of music through movement, Morris has changed the way audiences... | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 02/02/11 | Davis |
Joshua BellPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall February 9, 2011 For more than two decades, violinist Joshua Bell has enchanted audiences worldwide with his breathtaking virtuosity and tone of rare beauty. Equally at home as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestra leader, his restless curiosity and multifaceted musical interests have taken him in exciting new directions that have earned him the rare title of “classical music superstar.” He returns to the Mondavi Center on the heels of a sold-out 2010 appearance! | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 02/09/11 | Davis |
Bill Frisell Trio & John Scofield TrioPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall February 11, 2011 A dynamic duo of guitar legends joining forces for the first time—a show that you’ll find only at the Mondavi Center: Bill Frisell brings a meditative spirit to his rich explorations of American culture, from his poignant Disfarmer Project (2008), to scores for classic Buster Keaton films, and the country-jazz sounds on Nashville (1997). Scofield is a blistering guru of groove, whose soulful wanderings include work with Medeski Martin and Wood (Out Louder), a... | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 02/11/11 | Davis |
New Century Chamber OrchestraPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall February 11, 2011 Electrifying performances, fearless interpretations, and musical depth have established violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg as one of the leading violinists of our time. In her third season leading the San Francisco-based New Century Chamber Orchestra, she has energized the extraordinary group, commissioning new works and expanding the NCCO’s repertoire, while continuing the collaborative legacy that results in concerts of remarkable precision, passion, and... | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 02/11/11 | Davis |
Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr.: African American Lives: Genealogy, Genetics, and Black HistoryPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall March 7, 2011 Literary critic, scholar, writer, and editor Henry Louis Gates Jr. is one of the most celebrated public intellectuals of our day. Gates is the head of the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Studies at Harvard University. In his lecture Professor Gates will address research and DNA analysis and poignant family stories in a lively discussion on individual lineage and African American history.
This program is presented in affiliation with the Davis Humanities... | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 03/07/11 | Davis |
Yefim BronfmanPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall March 12, 2011 One of the most talented virtuoso pianists performing today, pianist Yefim Bronfman’s commanding technique and exceptional lyrical gifts have won him critical acclaim and enthusiastic audiences worldwide. He also keeps very good musical company, collaborating with the San Francisco Symphony, New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Dresden Staatskapelle, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, and legendary soloists Issac Stern, Emanuel Ax, and Gil Shaham. Born in the Soviet Union, he... | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 03/12/11 | Davis |
San Francisco Symphony and ChorusPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall March 17, 2011 Ragnar Bohlin, conductor
Ingela Bohlin, soprano
Abigail Nims, soprano
Kelley O’Connor, mezzo-soprano
Nicholas Phan, tenor
Shenyang, bass-baritone
In its second appearance for the 2010–11 Mondavi Center season, the San Francisco Symphony marks another Mondavi Center first, by bringing its acclaimed Chorus for a performance of one of the greatest Baroque compositions, Bach’s Mass in B Minor.
Program:
Bach:... | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 03/17/11 | Davis |
St. Petersburg Philharmonic OrchestraPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall March 26, 2011 The oldest and most celebrated symphonic ensemble in Russia, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic boasts a number of historic firsts, including the premiere of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 (Pathetique) conducted by the composer himself shortly before his death. They’re joined by internationally renowned cellist Alisa Weilerstein, one of the premier soloists and chamber musicians of her generation in her second Mondavi Center appearance.
Program: | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 03/26/11 | Davis |
Branford Marsalis Quartet & Terence Blanchard QuartetPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall April 1, 2011 Powerful pairing featuring two of the most accomplished jazz players of their generation. The elder statesman of the Marsalis brothers, Branford leads one of the longest-tenured quartets in the jazz world. Billboard called its latest album, Metamorphosen, “a nine-song masterwork.” One of the most influential and gifted trumpeter/composers in jazz, Terence Blanchard has contributed compelling scores to Spike Lee’s movies 25th Hour and When the Levees... | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 04/01/11 | Davis |
The Takács Quartet with Nobuyuki TsujiiPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall April 2, 2011 The Takács Quartet plays with a unique blend of drama, warmth, and humor, combining four distinct musical personalities to bring fresh insights to the string quartet repertoire. Acclaimed interpreters of Bartók, the quartet, which includes violinist Geraldine Walther, makes its Mondavi Center debut. They are joined by 22-year-old Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii. Blind since birth, “Nobu” has forged an impressive award-winning resume, including his recent gold medal... | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 04/02/11 | Davis |
Alvin Ailey American Dance TheaterPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall April 5-April 6, 2011 Judith Jameson, Artistic Director
Masazumi Chaya, Associate Artistic Director
One of the world’s favorite dance companies, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, returns to show off the brilliant artistry and passionate energy that bring audiences around the world to their feet night after night. What makes this phenomenal company so special is the incomparable sense of joy, freedom, and spirit that the dancers and audiences share.
As part of this mixed repertory... | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 04/05/11-
04/06/11 | Davis |
The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo MaPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall April 8, 2011 Cellist Yo-Yo Ma’s vision for the Silk Road Project first came together in 2000 at the Tanglewood Music Festival. Today, the Silk Road Ensemble is a collective of internationally renowned performers and composers from more than 20 countries, as well as a non-profit organization with a vision of connecting the world’s neighborhoods by bringing together artists and audiences around the globe. Each Ensemble member’s career illustrates a unique response to what is one of the... | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 04/08/11 | Davis |
Lara Downes, Piano with David Sanford, Composer: Long Time ComingPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Vanderhoef Studio Theatre April 9-April 10, 2011 Mondavi Center resident pianist Lara Downes introduces Long Time Coming, a new multimedia concert work inspired by Duke Ellington’s iconic 1943 work New World A Comin’. Featuring music from that suite and the world premiere of an original work for piano, live spoken word artist, and jazz ensemble by composer David Sanford, Long Time Coming reflects on the power of hope in troubled times, the impact of music on the collective consciousness, and the... | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 04/09/11-
04/10/11 | Davis |
Orquesta Nacionales de EspañaPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall April 12, 2011 Since 1937, the Orquesta Nacionales de España has explored a wide range of orchestral repertoire, with a special focus on Spanish composers. For this performance, the Orquesta is joined by the leading French violinist of his generation, Renaud Capuçon, known for appearances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Boston Symphony at Tanglewood and Berlin Philharmonic.
Program:
De Falla: Interludio y danza from La vida breve
Bruch: Violin Concerto... | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 04/12/11 | Davis |
Max Raabe & Palast OrchesterPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall April 13, 2011 Slick, nostalgic, and unmistakably modern, Berlin-based Max Raabe & Palast Orchester bring Weimar-era cabaret to life, channeling the high style and musical glory of the 1920s and 1930s with uncanny precision, drama, and humor. Playing a mix of German and American standards, the elegant, ironic Raabe and his talented 12-piece band provide an unparalleled, unexpected evening’s entertainment. | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 04/13/11 | Davis |
Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, and Edgar MeyerPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall April 14, 2011 Three masterful genre-benders and the leading virtuosos on their instruments, Béla Fleck (banjo), Zakir Hussain (tabla), and Edgar Meyer (bass) move with ease among the worlds of classical, bluegrass, jazz, and world music. Together these limitless creators and composers cross musical boundaries, creating what can only be described as an enthralling musical hybrid. | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 04/14/11 | Davis |
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04/28/11 | Davis |
David SedarisPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall April 28, 2011 With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. A master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today, he deftly slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness. Sedaris’s pieces appear regularly in The New Yorker and have twice been included in The Best American Essays. His newest book, Fables (with illustrations by Ian Falconer) is due... | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 04/28/11 | Davis |
Easy To LovePresented by Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra at UC Davis Mondavi Center April 30, 2011 The Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra present "Easy to Love." Fall in love again with this new Broadway tribute to the music of Richard Rodgers, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, and Andrew Lloyd Weber in an evening packed with famous melodies and lyrics including "All the Things You Are," "I've Got You Under My Skin," and "With a Song in My Heart." | Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra | 04/30/11 | Davis |
Lucinda Childs: DANCEPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall May 3, 2011 Lucinda Childs began her career as choreographer and performer in 1963 as an original member of the Judson Dance Theater in New York. After forming her own dance company in 1973, Childs embarked on a number of notable collaborations with major composers, the first of which was DANCE (1979), with music by Philip Glass and film and decor by visual artist Sol LeWitt. DANCE was revived in 2009, and this tour provides a rare chance to experience a true artistic masterwork. | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 05/03/11 | Davis |
Roby Lakatos EnsemblePresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall May 5, 2011 Part gypsy violinist, part classical maestro, and part jazz improviser, Roby Lakatos is the rare musician who defies definition. Featured regularly in the great halls and festivals of Europe, Asia, and America, Lakatos brings a vibrant, bohemian energy to his shows as he connects the works of Liszt, Brahms, and others with their gypsy roots. | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 05/05/11 | Davis |
Modern MastersPresented by Sacramento Ballet at Mondavi Center - Vanderhoef Studio Theatre May 19, 2011 Experience the intrepid exploration of bold new voices in American dance. The brightest rising stars of cutting edge creativity stage provocative works of daring imagination. Now in three great locations…the Company brings the dance to you! | Sacramento Ballet | 05/19/11 | Davis |
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